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ETW 967T

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Brown Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

70,542 mi
Last recorded70,542 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationETW 967T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 70,542 miles

NEARSIDE OUTER SILL CORRODED

OFFSIDES OUTER SILL CORRODED.

Fail 19 Jun 2025 70,538 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 5.8 CO % (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive 1678PPM HC (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn EXCESIVE LIFT IN THE OFFSIDE FRONT LOWWER TRUNNION (5.3.4 (a) (i))

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

ENGINE MISFIRING.

NEARSIDE OUTER SILL CORRODED

OFFSIDES OUTER SILL CORRODED.

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jul 2024 69,350 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 59,039 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 58,990 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 58,924 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 58,924 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 58,886 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 58,886 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 58,870 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 58,734 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 58,711 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 58,709 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 10 Aug 2011 58,697 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 58,282 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 57,719 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2008 57,714 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Fail 22 May 2007 56,403 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 22 May 2007 56,403 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 55,503 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?

Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
302
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
8,423
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,320
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,718
brake binding 2,431
Stop lamp not working 2,126
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,894
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ETW 967T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Brown with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1979 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 60,846 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Triumph Spitfire fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 4,320 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ETW 967T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Spitfire typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 47 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ETW 967T registered?

ETW 967T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 14 February 1979.

Is ETW 967T safe to buy?

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